- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Frontiers High School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Frontiers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009206279
👥 S:T ratio 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Frontiers High School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #7 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Frontiers High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Frontiers High School ranks #7 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Brooklyn Frontiers High School shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360009206279 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 8:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Brooklyn Frontiers High School shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Frontiers High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 160
Brooklyn Frontiers High School
160 students
What this shows Brooklyn Frontiers High School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Frontiers High School compares
Brooklyn Frontiers High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
White 4.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Brooklyn Frontiers High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Frontiers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Frontiers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Frontiers High School
How many students attend Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
Brooklyn Frontiers High School has 160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Frontiers High School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
86.2% of students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Frontiers High School is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Frontiers High School?
Brooklyn Frontiers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brooklyn Frontiers High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Frontiers High School ranks #7 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #15?
Besides Brooklyn Frontiers High School, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.